rick dean

Ricks Diagnostic Code Reader. Americas #1 selling OBD1 code reader. Also known as a Blink reader.
Includes 166 page PDF code file, "how to" video and plug adapters for connection to 38 pin cars.
My code reader does all cars: 8, 16 and 38 sockets.
Open enclosure design allows you to store your code papers inside!
Crazy fast free Priority Mail shipping from Kansas.
Foreign buyers please use my Ebay page.
Email me - MercedesCodeReader@gmail.com


Purchase here - Ricks Mercedes Code Reader
or
Ebay - Mercedes Code Reader - W124 W201 300e 320e 400e 190e and others

Plutoe

Thank you very much---great product and hopefully the post will stop all the "what do I do whining"

rick dean

Thanks for the compliment. My reader is very durable, won't fracture and isn't susceptible to solvents. My price is very fair and includes free Priority Mail shipping from Kansas, so pretty much 2 days anywhere in America.

Get creative and build your own code reader! About $12 worth of parts and 1 hour of time. Its nothing more than 3 wires soldered to a push switch and an LED stuffed into a plastic container. And the PDF code file is available for free on the net. Keep it simple!

$32 - Purchase here - Ricks Mercedes Code Reader or Ebay - Mercedes Code Reader - W124 W201 300e 320e 400e 190e and others

slinger1

These code readers actually have been around for years longer, and are sold at an even lower price and have a easier to hold design. Check it out, we have used one for 10 years, plus they are less expensive at only $32.99 delivered!: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321431790694...84.m1555.l2649

Plutoe

Just a cheap egg noodle knock off with stolen Mercedes emblem design and German Flag---believe me if I could buy every finished product made in USA I would!!

slinger1

Ours works great, is made in the U.S.A. and the one that is made of a recycled lotion container is kind of cheesy and seems to be the knockoff since they came on the scene years later LOL.

rick dean

Erik that's funny! My kids use the white cups for M&M's and Starburst. Not sure what they are actually used for, probably Cheese dip or Fish bait! I buy them in bulk. Any way, I really like your bore welder. Well designed and congratulations on the patents.

My family and I will be in Boston the 2nd or 3rd week of March (spring break). Never been to New Hampsire and thought it would be a nice drive. I'd like to check out your welder.

Rick

rick dean

Hey Erik Esslinger! Tentatively we will be north of Boston near Manchester the 15th of this month. We are driving my sisters car(s) back to Kansas. Our kids have spring break that week. Weather and kids permitting we'll stop by your shop the 18th or 19th after lunch. Would like to see your bore welder in action. Rick Potter

teahead

Why is the one on ebay $526???

rick dean

Because I'm on vacation with my kids in Florida and dont need the Ebay interruptions. Back next week.

Gldiwan

Hello, I made a code Reader that blinks, but when I try to Read the codes I don't get anything it just lights up when I press the button but nothing after or occasionally s very faint light or flashing that's not helpful. I'm trying to read the soft top codes is there another way? Or just from the 16 pin connector near the battery? It's a 1993 300 ce 24 cabrio. THANKS!

rick dean

Why does the LED light immediately turn on when I plug in?

A typical issue on these older Mercedes. The LED immediately turning ON or dimly means the system/circuit you're testing has a closed fault due to a stuck relay, solenoid, corrosion on contacts or even spider webs allowing phantom voltage to pass. Finding the faulty part(s) is a process of elimination. The circuit being closed prevents the code reader from receiving pulse voltage from the car’s diagnostic module. I'd start unplugging relays and whatever else you can jiggle around. Then on to swapping / replacing parts. I always thought Mercedes was stupid designing the OBD1 code system like Christmas tree lights....if one part is fused shut you can't read any codes on that system. And for ports that do respond correctly....... When you press the button and it lights up and release and you get no flashes or one flash that indicates no code is stored on that circuit. And to make sure a code isn't missed you might try holding the button down longer before releasing. My #6 takes like 10 seconds of push/hold to get the codes blinking. Good Luck, Rick.
Please download my PDF fault code file at www.mercedescodereader.com/files.html

MacMade300

Hey Rick

I have a 90 300E with the 16 pin.

but there’s nothing to plug into in 16

the only terminals are at positions 1 3 6 7 and 14

rick dean

Could be previous owner replaced wiring harness and ignored the OBD1 hookup. You'll need to use the battery for Red power/#16. Looks like #1 has a ground. On the early cars like yours its common to have only 4-6 systems to test. Other than the missing #16 power I don't see any issues. Rick

Marcel107

Hi, Pin 16 is Battery or switched 15 Battery plus.
Best regards from Germany
Marcel